Every time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure to pay a visit to the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. It was a fitting choice: Francis was particularly devoted to the Virgin Mary,

But he didn’t do nearly enough, some victims’ advocates say. Good morning. Today we’re explaining the mixed legacy Pope Francis leaves behind on the church’s problem of sexual abuse by clergy. Pope Francis,

Pope Francis reportedly expressed gratitude to his medical assistant for bringing him back to St. Peter's Square on Easter in his final moments. The pope's death on Monday marks a time of mourning for millions of Catholics worldwide.